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Polar vortex

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a large area of cold air and low pressure that spins over the North and South Poles.

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in a forceful way. "she closed the door behind her emphatically" without doubt; clearly. "Jane, though born in California, feels emphatically Canadian"

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Let him control in control or with overall responsibility. "he was in charge of civil aviation matters"

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silly and not deserving to be seriously considered: Privately they thought the idea laughable.

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all options are available for discussion. For example, if an employer and a union are willing to discuss pensions, then pensions are on the table.

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A rain shadow is an area of significantly reduced rainfall behind a mountainous region, on the side facing away from prevailing winds, known as its leeward side

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used to tell someone that they should feel sorry for something they did: shame on you for Shame on you for being so mean.

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If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea that is more than its basic meaning: “To me, chocolate connotes pleasure and indulgence.”

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to waste time: Stop screwing around and finish your work. fool around. "I just screw around with sound effects and music"

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don't risk losing the sale

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very worried, nervous /ˌwaʊnd ˈʌp/ very worried, nervous, or angry: She gets pretty wound up before a game.

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inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is due to one or more blood clots in a vein that cause inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm or other parts of the body. フレバイティス

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illegible if it's hard or impossible to read because it's faded, poorly written, or printed Unreadable

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. to make sure that a business, system, etc. continues to operate, even if it does not make much progress: 仕事を続ける Please don't block those ads - they help keep the lights on. We were just trying to keep the lights on so the guys would have a job to come back to

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1. attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate. "she couldn't rationalize her urge to return to the cottage"

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a time in the past that seems very distant, but is actually not as far away as it may seem

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inexperienced investors who invest small amounts of money in the stock market. They are also known for being casual investors who don't rely on trading to significantly increase their income

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a subject or issue about which someone feels distressed or annoyed. "money was a sore point between us" 痛い所　弱いところ

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make a painful experience even more painful for someone. "Boro rubbed salt into the wound by scoring with their first attempt

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to travel in the direction of a destination. For example, "Let's walk our way to the park 一緒にそこまでやってみましょう。

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メルカトル図法メルケータ <->Mollweide projection

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make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind. "a man was unfurling a sail" 巻物📜を広げる

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roll or fold up and secure neatly (a flag, sail, umbrella, or other piece of fabric). "he shouted to the crew to furl sails"

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unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy

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not disputed or called in question; accepted. "the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world"

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to end a rule or law: The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal. At last they've lifted the ban on jeans at the club.

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1. full of or covered with nasal mucus. "a snotty nose" 2. having or showing a superior or conceited attitude. "a snotty letter"

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Soft , loose and fleshy of a part of a person's body) soft, loose, and fleshy. "this exercise helps to flatten a flabby stomach" たるんだ. Like “warm fruit juice”

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used to express disgust or distaste. "blech, I feel like vomiting"

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lacking flavor. "mugs of insipid coffee"

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to avoid a situation or danger by a great distance. It's a metaphorical phrase that warns someone to keep away from a situation.

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mentally ill: I sometimes think that your mother is a little unhinged. Synonyms crazy

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. "I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction"

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investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someone's private affairs. "your sister might find the ring if she goes snooping around"

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move (a heavy object) by hand with great effort. "seven guys had to manhandle the piano down the stairs"

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of a person) attracting special attention because of unusual and flamboyant appearance or behavior. "Scorsese's stories have always featured larger-than-life characters"

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something has happened that you must accept even if you do not like it: The traffic was awful and I missed my flight – it was just one of those things.

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. anticipate or predict (someone's actions or thoughts) by guesswork. "he had to second-guess what the environmental regulations would be in five years' time"

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something is very likely or probable. For example, you might say "It's more than likely that this problem will occur again

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to slow down or stop a vehicle by quickly pressing the brake pedal multiple times

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1. the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. "students in transition from one program to another"

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decide not to do something you are expected to do, or not to meet or give an answer to someone when you are expected to: I had a homework assignment due, but he tried to persuade me to blow it off and go to a party with him. She blowers me off! フラれたよう〜

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An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat アリスミア

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cause trouble. "I don't want to risk her welfare by making waves"

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to use (something) as a reason to have a bad opinion of (someone) “He lied to her once, and she still holds it against him.”

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stockings, socks, and tights collectively. ˈhəʊz.jə.ri/

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trade name for a clothing company that makes underwear, t-shirts, and other casualwear. The name is a reference to clothing, similar to the phrase "fruit of the womb" from the Bible

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be near someone or something, or to remain loyal to them

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a license that allows a person to lawfully carry a firearm A carry permit, also known as an authorization to carry (ATC), is a license that allows a person to lawfully carry a firearm

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a surgical operation involving the removal of excess flesh from the abdomen.

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die suddenly and unexpectedly. "she had seen her father drop dead of a heart attack" INFORMAL used as an expression of intense scorn or dislike. "why don't you just drop dead?"

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to have a complaint or disagreement with someone that you want to discuss

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act in a joking, frivolous, or teasing way. "I shouted at him impatiently to stop fooling around"

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with no information removed: The radio station provides millions of people with unfiltered news and political debate.

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鑢　ヤスリ

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Discover to discover secret or forgotten facts by searching very carefully: I've been doing some research on our family history and I've dug up some interesting information.

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a person who is employed to work on a farm. The term is also known as a farmhand or farm worker

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phrase that refers to the general population or society as a whole. It can also be used to describe a person or thing that is not limited to a specific place or person

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そりゃついてないなそりゃダメだな

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a physically attractive person, usually a woman

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there is no information available about something

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experience hardship, especially financial. "staff were beginning to feel the pinch as the dispute entered its third week"

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raise something, especially a vehicle, with a jack. "jack the car up until the wheel can spin freely" Similar: raise

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Lonrawa, Meteo Costco

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someone, often suddenly, with little or no reason. For example, "The shop is only open at the whim of the owner".

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in movies or television) a romantic comedy. "if you've ever seen a romcom before you might be able to guess where this is going"

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pack or store (an object) carefully and neatly in a particular place. "the bathhouse offers baskets in which to stow your clothes" ちゃんとしまう

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to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else: But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. It can also occur in the arms or abdomen. DVT can block blood and oxygen flow DVT

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風邪が流行る The flu is going around our office now.

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If you are shackled by something, it prevents you from doing what you want to do: The country is shackled by its own debts.

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happens when the neck muscles begin to weaken and the skin loses elasticity

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support (a person, organization, or project) financially. "the project is bankrolled by wealthy expatriates"